The HuCapital x Desmond Fontaine Foundation 'Catalyst' Grant

The Catalyst Grant is a $1,500 microgrant designed to empower early-stage entrepreneurs who are building innovative product-driven and community-based businesses. This grant provides non-dilutive funding to support dreamers, innovators, and worldly thinkers who are making a meaningful impact in their industries and communities.

We are looking for bold ideas and ambitious founders who align with HuCapital’s mission to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders and innovators. Whether you’re launching a product that solves a real-world problem or creating a business that fosters genuine community connections, this grant is here to help you take your vision to the next level.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this $1,500 MicroGrant, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Founder Requirement:
   • You must be the founder or co-founder of the business.
2. Business Focus:
   • Your business must be community-centric (i.e. social or professional groups) or product-centric (i.e. web, mobile, SaaS, food, beverage, consumer, clothing, etc.).
3. Company Stage:
   • Open to early-stage founders.
4. Geography:
   • Applicants must be based in the United States.
5. Purpose of Funds:
   • The grant must be used to support product development, marketing, operations, or another key aspect of scaling your product-centric business.
6. Legal Entity:
   • Your company does not need to be a registered business entity (LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp, etc.). We recognize that this fund may be necessary for you to set up these legal entities.
7. Innovation:
   • Businesses that are solving meaningful problems, introducing new approaches, or improving existing solutions will be given preference.

Interested in applying?
Please fill out the form below by our extended deadline Friday, May 16, 2025. The winner will be notified no later than Monday, June 30, 2025.